%xmlchars; ]> MS2162 Guide to the Willy Arnheim papers, 1962-1985 Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University 2006

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Machine-readable finding aid derived from Re:discovery database program and converted into xml; Code template by Archives and Information Associates (http://archivesandinformation.com), Alexandria, Virginia . 2006 Finding aid written in English Guide to the Willy Arnheim papers, 1962-1985 MS2162 Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University

Washington, D.C.

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Descriptive Summary Arnheim, Willy Willy Arnheim papers, 1962-1985 MS2162 0.5 Linear feet Collection contains reports, photographs, slides, correspondence, and clippings related to the restoration of the West Front of the United States Capitol. The material dates from 1962 to 1985. The reports, images, and correspondence deal with the technical issues involved in the restoration, whereas the clippings are mainly concerned with the political debates surrounding the proposed expansion and restoration of the building. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center

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English Information for Users Preferred citation

Willy Arnheim papers, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Alaine Arnheim in 1988.

Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

Willy Arnheim (1911-90) was an expert in stone construction techniques, and worked as a consultant for the restoration of several stone buildings in Washington, D.C., including the United States Capitol, Smithsonian Institution, and National Gallery of Art. Arnheim was born in 1911 in Sweden, and immigrated to the United States in 1928. He worked as a stone mason and union organizer before serving as construction superintendent on over 100 buildings in the Washington, D.C. area and around the country. Arnheim died in 1990.

Collection Scope and Content

This collection contains reports, photographs, slides, correspondence, and clippings related to the restoration of the West Front of the United States Capitol. The material dates from 1962 to 1985. The reports, images, and correspondence deal with the technical issues involved in the restoration, whereas the clippings are mainly concerned with the political debates surrounding the proposed expansion and restoration of the building. Note that in most cases the clippings have been discarded and replaced with lists of the articles' titles, sources, and dates. Some items, namely Preliminary Plans and Estimates of Cost for the Extension of the West Central Front of the Capitol (1967), United States Capitol: Restoration of the West Central Front: Feasibility and Cost Study (January 1971), and United States Capitol: The Restoration of West Central Facade: Preparation of Alternative Designs: Report (March 1978), have been separated from this collection and are now kept in the book collection.

Collection Organization

Organized into one series.

Subject Terms Individuals Arnheim, Willy Corporate Entities Topics United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) Historic preservation Willy Arnheim papers Geographic Locations Mall, The (Washington, D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2162 Series 1 Papers, 1962-1985 0.5 Linear feet

This series contains reports, photographs, slides, correspondence, and clippings related to the restoration of the West Front of the United States Capitol. The material dates from 1962 to 1985. The reports, images, and correspondence deal with the technical issues involved in the restoration, whereas the clippings are mainly concerned with the political debates surrounding the proposed expansion and restoration of the building. Note that in most cases the clippings have been discarded and replaced with lists of the articles' titles, sources, and dates.

1 Papers,

1 1 West Front clippings, 1963-1985

1 2 West Front--Daily record, 1983-1984

1 3 Names, addresses and phone numbers,

1 4 Report to Elliott Carroll, 06/20/1983

1 5 Original charts and sketches, 06/17/1983

1 6 Color photographs and sketches [Sketches only], 1976-1983

1 7 U.S. Capitol West Front, 02/09/1976

1 8 U.S. Capitol, 02/04/1976

1 9 Ammann and Whitney,

1 10 "Restoration of Historic Buildings Constructed with Natural Stone", 1976-1983

1 11 West Front photographs,

1 12 West Front photographs, 04/19/1963

Caption: "U.S. Capitol West Front"

1 13 West Front photographs, 04/19/1962

Caption: "U.S. Capitol West Front"

1 14 West Front photographs, 05/31/1962

1 15 West Front Photographs, 05/31/1962

1 16 West Front photographs, 10/06/1964

1 17 West Front photographs, 10/06/1964

1 18 West Front photographs, 10/06/1964

1 19 West Front photographs, 10/11/1964

Caption: "Trees at the West Front of the Capitol"

1 20 West Front photographs, 10/11/1964

1 21 West Front photographs, 10/11/1964

1 22 West Front photographs, 07/31/1966

1 23 West Front photographs, 07/31/1966

1 24 West Front photographs, 11/05/1966

1 25 West Front photographs, 08/02/1966

1 26 West Front photographs, 05/08/1967

1 27 West Front photographs, 05/08/1967

Caption: "West Front -- U.S. Capitol (West Wall of "South Bldg.")"

1 28 West Front photographs, 05/08/1967

Caption: "West Front -- U.S. Capitol --with timber shoring"

1 29 West Front photographs, 05/08/1967

Caption: "West Front -- U.S. Capitol -- with timber shoring"

1 30 West Front photographs, 05/14/1967

Caption: "New 'West Front' shown on plan printed in Nat. Geographic Mag. for May, 1967"

1 31 West Front photographs, 02/12/1968

Caption: "View of Mall from West Front of Capitol"

1 32 West Front photographs, 02/12/1968

Caption: "View of Penna Ave NW from West Front of Capitol"

1 33 West Front photographs, 02/26/1968

Caption: "West Front -- U.S. Capitol from H.E.W. Build. roof"

1 34 West Front photographs, 02/26/1968

Caption: "West Front -- Line of alignment of Marshall Stane"

1 35 West Front photographs, 02/26/1968

Text on photograph: "Justice Marshall is out of line"

1 36 Color slides, 03/1961

Text on slide: "Mall from West Front"

1 37 Color slides, 03/1961

Text on slide: "West Front -- View from Platform"

1 38 Color slides, 02/04/1976

Text on slide: "U.S. Capitol--West Front full view"

1 39 Color slides, 02/04/1976

Text on slides: "U.S. Cap. -- West Front center part"

1 40 Color slides, 02/04/1976

Text on slide: "U.S.C. West Front 2nd wind. from N. end cent. part"

1 41 Color slides, 02/09/1976

Text on slide: "U.S. Capitol West Front -- full view"

1 42 Color slides, 02/09/1976

Text on slide: "U.S. Capitol West Front center part"

1 43 Color slides, 02/09/1976

Text on slide: "U.S. Capitol -- West Fr. 2nd wind. cent. part"

1 44 Color slides, 03/08/1976

Text on slide: "Bi-Cent. eyesore -- West Front. Wash Star story"

1 45 Color slides, 03/08/1976

Text on slide: "Glue for West Front Eve. Star story"

1 46 Color slides, 06/11/1967

Text on slide: "U.S. Capitol West Front"

1 47 Color slides, 08/09/1967

Text on slide: "West Front fountain"

1 48 Color slides, 08/09/1967

Text on slide: "West Front North elev. --of cent."

1 49 Color slides, 08/09/1967

Text on slide: "West Front model"

1 50 Color slides, 06/01/1980

Text on slide: "West Front U.S. Capitol"

1 51 Color slides, 06/19/1980

Text on slide: "West Front -- U.S. Capitol"

1 52 Color slides, 06/19/1980

Text on slide: "West Fron -- U.S. Capitol"

1 53 Color slides, 06/19/1980

Text on slide: "West Front -- U.S. Capitol"

1 54 Color slides, 06/19/1980

Text on slide: "West Front U.S. Capitol"

1 55 Color slides, 06/19/1980

1 56 Color slides, 06/19/1980

Text on slide: "West Front U.S. Capitol"

1 57 Color slides, 06/19/1980

Text on slide: "West Front U.S. Capitol"

1 58 Bronze doors by Louis Amateis, 1962-1972

1 59 Methods of restoration, 1966-1976

1 60 Correspondence, 04/05/1964-07/31/1972

1 61 Correspondence, 05/04/1983-07/12/1983

1 62 Correspondence, 08/12/1964

1 63 Correspondence [associated photographs], 08/07/1964

Text on photograph: "West Front drilling"

1 64 Correspondence [associated photographs], 08/06/1964

Text on photograph: "West Front"

1 65 Correspondence [associated photographs], 08/06/1964

Text on photograph: "West Front"

1 66 Correspondence [associated photographs], 08/06/1964

Text on photograph: "West Front"

1 67 Correspondence [associated photographs], 08/07/1967

Text on photograph: "West Front drilling"

1 68 Correspondence [associated photographs], 08/06/1964

Text on photograph: "West Front"

1 69 Correspondence [associated photographs], 08/07/1964

Text on photograph: "Valenti and Ramsburg"

1 70 Correspondence, 10/12/1964

1 71 Correspondence [associated photographs], 10/06/1964

Text on photograph: "West Front North Elev. Basement Fl. Windows"

1 72 Correspondence [associated photographs],

Text on photograph: "Stewarts Recepts. Office Window"

1 73 Correspondence [associated photographs], 10/06/1964

Text on photograph: "West Front -- Portico"

1 74 Mario E. Campioli, 07/02/1968-09/11/1972

1 75 Clippings--Politicians, 1965-1976

1 76 Feasibility Study by Praeger-Kavanaugh-Waterbury, 01/1971

1 77 Statement on P-K-W study by Willy Arnheim,

1 78 Praeger-Kavanaugh-Waterbury and Yankee Stadium, 1971-1981

1 79 News reports on engineering studies of West Front, 1966-1981

1 80 The West Front -- A Critique of Restoration Proposals by Willy Arnheim, 01/1981